Public Announcements

Pilling And Harford Primary Schools Closure

The public is advised that Pilling Primary School and Harford Primary School will be closed from 12 noon tomorrow, Wednesday 6April 2022.  This closure is to enable all staff to attend the funeral of the late Arthur Leo. Arthur was a member of the school team as a Groundsman for a number of years and we […]

Prince Andrew School Award Ceremony

Prince Andrew School would like to inform the parents of all awardees who are going to be collecting a certificate on Thursday, 7 April 2022, that should they wish to bring both parents to the ceremony, they can do so.  Please ensure that any change to the reply slip already sent in to the School […]

Maundy Thursday Safety Message

As we all know, Maundy Thursday is just around the corner, and it is traditional for residents to spend this time fishing at various locations around the Island. The Sea Rescue Service would like the community to stay safe during this period. If you are planning a fishing trip please inform family members of your […]

Amanda Milling, Minister of State, Op Ed St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, along with the sister Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, is part of a unique family that spans the globe, covering nine time zones. Whilst each member of the family is distinct, we are bound together by our shared values. Politics […]

Cancellation of Dispensary Bus at Half Tree Hollow Clinic- Monday, 4 April 2022

The Health Services Directorate would like to inform the public that, due to staff illness, the Pharmacy in Jamestown is short staffed today, Monday 4 April 2022.  It is therefore not possible to operate the Dispensary bus at the Half Tree Hollow (HTH) Clinic today for the normal dispensing service.   Persons with appointments at the […]

Strategic Asset Disposal

St Helena Government (SHG) is inviting interested bidders to purchase by leasehold a number of state-owned properties: New Ground House Red Roof Veranda Quarters. Further details of these properties are included in the Strategic Asset List which is available on the Invest in St Helena page of the SHG website via: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/st-helena/invest-in-st-helena/. Direct link: https://www.sainthelena.gov.sh/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Stategic-Assets-March-22-1.pdf. […]

St Helena COVID-19 status update

Following testing yesterday, 31 March 2022,  positive COVID-19 case(s) were identified in Home Quarantine. All COVID-19 protocols are being followed. Members of the public should remain alert and continue to practice good respiratory and hand hygiene. The public will be updated when there are no longer positive cases in quarantine. SHG1 April 2022

Pollution Incident Training

The Safety, Security & Home Affairs and Environment, Natural Resources & Planning Portfolios have collaborated to facilitate training for the development of St Helena’s Pollution Incident Preparedness and Response. St Helena’s unique environment is precious and we should all want to protect and preserve it. The training is suited to those who use, manage, handle, […]

Public Library Service Survey

The Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio has today, Wednesday 30 March 2022, launched a survey to gather feedback on the Public Library Service. This survey is available here or in hardcopy from the Public Library in Jamestown. Please return your completed survey to the Public Library or Education Learning Centre by Tuesday, 12 April 2022. […]

Public Library Reopening

The following is a public announcement from the Education, Skills & Employment Portfolio: The public is advised that the Public Library Service will reopen as normal from 9.30am tomorrow, Wednesday 30 March 2022. The public is thanked for their patience and understand during the closure. SHG29 March 2022